Strategies and Options for Startup Global Expansion – To Japan, To the World
| Date and time | February 25th (Wed.) 10:45 – 11:10 |
| Location | Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Building) “AKARENGA HALL A” 2nd Floor |
【Session 1】
This session will provide a practical discussion of strategies for overseas startups entering the Japanese and Hokkaido markets, as well as the systems and support mechanisms available to facilitate their expansion.
[SPEAKER]
Alfredo Coppola, CEO, US Market Access Center
Masami Takahashi, COO, Scrum Ventures
Mayu Mita, Startup Co-creation Group, Town Management Department, Shibuya Business Division, Urban Business Unit, Tokyu Land Corporation
【Session 2】
The proposed panel themes explore when and how Japan/Hokkaido-based startups should pursue global expansion, including key milestones, capital strategy, and the role of corporate partnerships. The discussion will also examine what makes regional startups globally competitive, how they are evaluated from overseas perspectives, and whether Hokkaido should serve as a testing ground or a long-term headquarters for globally oriented ventures.
[SPEAKER]
Alfredo Coppola, CEO, US Market Access Center
Sera Tsutsumi, Senior Principle, DG Incubation Inc
Takeru Kawashima, Executive Director, 0-1 Booster
Strategies and Options for Startup Global Expansion – To Japan, To the World
| Date and time | February 25th (Wed.) 10:45 – 11:10 |
| Location | Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Building) “AKARENGA HALL A” 2nd Floor |
【Session 1】
This session will provide a practical discussion of strategies for overseas startups entering the Japanese and Hokkaido markets, as well as the systems and support mechanisms available to facilitate their expansion.
[SPEAKER]
Alfredo Coppola, CEO, US Market Access Center
Masami Takahashi, COO, Scrum Ventures
Mayu Mita, Startup Co-creation Group, Town Management Department, Shibuya Business Division, Urban Business Unit, Tokyu Land Corporation
【Session 2】
The proposed panel themes explore when and how Japan/Hokkaido-based startups should pursue global expansion, including key milestones, capital strategy, and the role of corporate partnerships. The discussion will also examine what makes regional startups globally competitive, how they are evaluated from overseas perspectives, and whether Hokkaido should serve as a testing ground or a long-term headquarters for globally oriented ventures.
[SPEAKER]
Alfredo Coppola, CEO, US Market Access Center
Sera Tsutsumi, Senior Principle, DG Incubation Inc
Takeru Kawashima, Executive Director, 0-1 Booster